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Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS

Sanibel cottage in West End area

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Beach
TV, books
Beach
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this West End cottage, you'll find Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sanibel Bayous - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bowman's Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS

The Ibis is a beautiful and newly renovated, beach chic, coastal one bedroom cottage with a king bed and pull out sleeper sofa. All of our cottages are freshly painted and have new plank tile floors, and feature all new furnishings to make your stay perfect. Enter the cottage through your private screened in lanai featuring a table and four chairs and enter into the open airy Ibis cottage. Here you will find a combination living, kitchen space that is roomy and quaint and has everything you need for a relaxing and restful stay. The Ibis cottage overlooks the grounds of the Periwinkle cottages giving you the opportunity to see the stunning wildlife and the charm of the cottages. All of our cottages have thoughtful and unique touches throughout, from the lighting to the coastal art on the walls. This a great cottage to experience "old Sanibel" charm. The beach is just a short stroll away without having to cross any streets. Experience sunsets like never before and explore the most beautiful shells in the world! Be sure the check the low tide chart for the best times for shelling. We look forward to seeing you soon!

One designated parking space
High def cable tv / wifi
Free beach parking permit
Free use of bikes
Beach chairs and umbrella
ac / heat
charcoal grill
Laundry on site
outdoor shower and shelling station

Maximum guests 4

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS to the airport?

This cottage is 31.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS to the beach?

This cottage is a short 12-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Bowman's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS to downtown Sanibel?

This cottage is 7.4 mi away from Sanibel.

Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hello. I need to inform you that this property was grossly misrepresnted and not at all as advertised. There was swamp land and construction all around it. The unit was connected to another unit. So thereby limiting privacy. The beach which was stated as just a few steps away was about a quarter of a Mile away with no real way to use it. It was all mud so there would be no way you could lay out or enjoy it . We were so appalled and disappointed we made the sacrifice of quickly checking into another property on captiva. I understand the no refund policy but I think in a case like this since we never used it there should be some compensation.
The entrance to the beach ..
Neighbors /street
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was nice with a couple of issues. Tub drain was very slow, kitchen sink faucet very loose, lots of ants. But overall great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short vacation

Nice place to go to beach and park to watched birds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred F.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Wedding Anniversary trip

My husband and I stayed mid-March for 7 days. The weather cooperated and it was sunny and mid-70’s all week! The Ibis cottage was perfect for the two of us and it was far enough away from the commerce area that it was peaceful and quiet. We never ran out of activities and excursions mixed in with beach days. It was very helpful to have the Tradewinds beach available as all the other beaches were challenging to find parking. If there was any downside to our stay it was the lack of laundry facilities at the cottage and none at all on the island. We definitely will recommend to others and would stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivien K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip

Only stayed for a few days but didn't want to leave. The cottage was very nice for the two of us, just the right size and the walk to the beach was not a problem. We did not drive (and use the beach pass) and walked it twice a day. Everything about the stay was fabulous and the beach was amazing (shells, Shells and MORE SHELLS) and there was almost no one there. We walked for miles along the beach and saw, at most, maybe 20 other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem of Sanibel

Good communication, great location, private and clean. We never left the island! Enjoyed using the bikes and private beach access. Close to all restaurants but in a residential like setting. Would highly recommend this cute cottage. Would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannette W.

Liked: Cleanliness

😍 Cottage

Great location,nice neighborhood,well equipped. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Rain happened but stay was still enjoyable. One suggestion was to have shampoo, conditioner and body wash available as I have never stayed anywhere that didn’t have it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet getaway

Title: Relaxing Getaway with Private Beach Access I recently stayed this property that exceeded all my expectations. The property, was immaculately clean and provided a quiet and peaceful retreat. One of the highlights of the rental was the access to a private beach at the end of the road, which offered a serene and secluded spot to unwind and enjoy the sun and sunsets. Additionally, the inclusion of free bikes added an extra layer of enjoyment to the stay. Exploring the surrounding area on the bikes was a fantastic way to take in the beautiful scenery and get some exercise. Overall, my experience at this rental was superb. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with convenient access to a private beach and the added bonus of free bikes for exploring the area. The peaceful ambiance of the property made for a truly memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little cabin

We loved the Cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

gerard s.

Liked: Cleanliness

good stay

Easy check in process, good Neiborhood, nice to have bikes (although someone needs to grease the chains and wheels), liked the shell washing station. Disappointed with a few items. Stained towels, dirty pullout sofa (its obvious that no one checks this at check out, lots of sand and food crumbs on the mattress), lots of ants in the bathroom and kitchen, along with cockroaches in the kitchen. Ran into the pest control person and he took care of the issue, very thorough no more bugs. The entrance door to the unit is not very secure (someone should look at this. Other than these issues we did have a good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our cute little cottage. It was beautiful and wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the clean and cheerful interior space and the up-to-date air conditioning and wi-fi. We wish the beach were closer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Jackson, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic value! Location, accommodations, peaceful!

We had an amazing experience in Ibis#3. My 2 friends and I took a “Girls Trip” to Sanibel. Accommodations: Comfy king size bed, crisp linens, brand new hide-a-bed with a very comfy blow-up air mattress. Cute updated decor, apartment-size fridge, plenty big for meals for 3 adults, well-appointed kitchenette w/granite countertop, nice size living area. Easy check-in, new hotel-style air conditioners (not pictured) that kept the unit nice and cold, even in July! Coin laundry on site, grills, everything you need for the beach: chairs, umbrella, shell gear, beach towels, wagons, and more! Check the stash before you buy anything! Location: Quiet neighborhood, we road the free bikes to the beach. The beach access was a little hard to find, tucked in behind the plush foliage on a gravel drive, then down a pathway to park the bikes, and through the dunes to the PRIVATE beach! So amazing! No high rise buildings, just a few private homes in sight far off the shoreline. So private that we were a good 30 ft away from the next beach-goers! We may never go back to a condo beach community again. The cottage is on a quiet main road. Turn left, head to Captiva. Turn right, he’s to Sanibel.-just a few miles either way. Sanibel-what a treasure! So much is preserved like “old Florida.” Quiet, relaxed, no crowds when we were there, we ate dinner around 5:00 each night and never waited for a table. We ate brunch at the Sunset Grill every morning with gulf-view and a breeze (ask for Michelle). The abundance of shells on our private beach exceeded our expectations. Surprises: the exterior needed a good pressure washing and a little paint, but the inside made up for that, and you are on a tropical island, after all, especially for the price!! Shell-cleaning station was cool! Alligator warning signs surprised us, but we never saw an alligator! The cottage was actually a duplex, but did not feel like a duplex, and we did not hear our neighbors from inside. If you are interested in deep-sea fishing or sight-seeing, check out Captain Sean O’Connor at Four Leaf Charter. We shelled one lunched on a private island! So cool! We had ample room for 3 adult besties and, for us, for this price, Periwinkle Cottages was absolutely perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage

We loved our stay in Ibis #3. Was exactly how it was presented on VRBO! Super clean and well serviced. We really enjoyed the private beach access and all the amenities that came along with the rental of the property. Would definitely recommend it as a must stay location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Experience

We had a fabulous experience at Tradewinds. Everything was what we expected. Checkin was seamless. Any questions we had were answered right away. Beach access was super close and private. We loved in here. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable small bungalow close to the beach

The small cabin is accurately described. Located in the quieter western part of Sanibel Island, it's just off the main road, but an easy long block from the beach. There are numerous free bicycles, first come-first served, which were always available to us when we wanted to visit the beach. By bike it only takes about one minute to get to the private beach entrance. The cabin itself is worn, with some peeling paint, but clean and reasonably well-appointed. The kitchenette has everything you would expect, including some coffee, oil and salt and pepper, but is very minimal otherwise. No dishwasher and a very small oven/stovetop with not much workspace. Does the trick if you are planning to eat a simple breakfast and lunch or get carryout (as we did). The king-sized bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of linens and towels. The bathroom was clean and perfectly serviceable, although hardly luxurious. The only main complaint we had was with the pull-out couch, which had a lumpy, old mattress that had suffered rust stains. It wasn't really inviting and our adult daughter wound up sleeping on the couch itself instead. Not a problem at all if you are just a couple, but do be aware if you are considering the "sleeps 4" claim. The screened porch was very pleasant for eating and the bungalow comes equipped with plenty of beach-related gear. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., New Brighton, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and quiet cottage

My daughter and I loved the Ibis cottage. We enjoyed the beach wagon, bikes, and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint

The inside is very clean. The furniture comfortable. Kitchen is small so plan on eating out. Tub drains slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This property is an easy walk to the beach, and included a parking pass. We really enjoyed all the amenities including the beach chairs and screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021